NAY → CTU

Taihang Mountains

Dramatic ridges and deep canyons that mark the boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.

Loess Plateau

Incredible terraced landscapes and yellow-earth erosion patterns unique to Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces.

Qinling Mountains

The massive natural wall that divides North and South China, featuring peaks that often remain snow-capped in early spring.

Wei River Valley

The cradle of Chinese civilization near Xi'an, visible as a fertile valley between the plateau and the Qinling range.

Longmen Mountains

Rugged limestone peaks that form the northwestern edge of the Sichuan Basin during the initial descent phase.

Beijing Suburbs

Bird's-eye view of the rapidly expanding urban sprawl south of the capital shortly after takeoff.

North China Plain

A vast, flat expanse of agricultural patchwork that dominates the first third of the flight.

Yellow River

The iconic 'Mother River' of China appears as a winding brown ribbon near the border of Shanxi and Henan.

Sichuan Basin

As you descend, witness the lush, green, and often misty landscape characteristic of inner Sichuan.

Chengdu Approach

Views of the dense residential developments and the northern suburbs of Chengdu during the final descent.